Civil Rights: Title VI and ADA

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 Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) is committed to providing public transportation services without discrimination. WRTA ensures compliance with both Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or national origin—and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which requires transit services and facilities to be accessible to persons with disabilities.

• Title VI: No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in transit programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
• ADA: Individuals with disabilities are entitled to equal access to all WRTA programs, facilities, and services, including vehicles, stops, and communications. Reasonable modifications and accessible formats are provided upon request.

Title VI (42 U.S.C. 2000d) states:

"No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

• Ensures that public transit systems offer equal access and service to all individuals, regardless of background.
• Requires agencies like Wind River Transportation Authority to provide services, make decisions, and operate programs without discrimination.
• Mandates proactive public outreach and participation, fostering transparency and accountability in decision-making.
• Guides agencies to offer meaningful access for individuals with limited English proficiency and protect against disparate impacts.

Title VI helps guarantee that every member of the public has fair opportunities to benefit from federally funded transportation services.